commentr/StutterMay 20, 2025

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I’ve tried most of the treatments out there for stuttering—everything from benzodiazepines and SSRIs to various vitamins and supplements. Some of them helped for a short time, but in the end, I realized they weren’t really worth it. I’ve been through the struggle, and I truly feel for anyone going through the same. One thing I strongly advise against is going down the antipsychotic route. The withdrawal symptoms can be brutal, and they can significantly affect your quality of life. Speaking from experience, it’s a path I wish I hadn’t taken. Out of everything I’ve tried, the only things that gave me noticeable, almost instant relief were lecithin and cod liver oil. But even though these are “natural” supplements, they still come with potential long-term side effects. For example, I had to stop lecithin after using it for several years because it caused heart palpitations. So please, use these cautiously and only when absolutely necessary—and always talk to your doctor before starting anything. Something that has helped me consistently over time is meditation. In particular, humming the “Om Namah Shivaya” mantra has brought significant relief. Though I’m Hindu, my recommendation here isn’t religious—humming stimulates the vagus nerve, which can naturally help improve fluency and calm the nervous system. Any humming tone that targets the vagus nerve may help, but in my experience, “Om” has been the most effective.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSituational VariabilityMindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes

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dopamine_antagonists_antipsychoticsholistic_and_supplementsssris_snris_antidepressants